Mark Guiducci's Vision for Vanity Fair

In a recent episode of "The Run Through" podcast, Chloe Malle conversed with her long-time friend and former Vogue colleague, Mark Guiducci, the global editorial director of Vanity Fair. The discussion took place shortly before the release of the magazine's September issue, which features Marc Jacobs on the cover.

Guiducci expressed his admiration for Jacobs, calling him "the greatest American fashion designer" and suggesting that Jacobs is in a significant, perhaps seventh, life of his career.

The cover story, penned by José Criales-Unzueta, delves into a pivotal moment for Jacobs, whose brand was recently acquired by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group from LVMH. Guiducci noted that this new phase for Jacobs signifies a departure from the extensive global retail presence of his past, yet acknowledges that Jacobs continues to define his own version of success.

This September issue marks Guiducci's first as the lead editor of Vanity Fair. The issue also includes a comprehensive best-dressed list, a feature on Les Lalanne, and an examination of the burgeoning world of fashion newsletters. The podcast conversation also touched upon Vanity Fair's recent investigation into Alex Cooper's "Unwell" network, the Olivia Nuzzi incident, navigating public opinion, and the current landscape of celebrity cover stories.

The conversation naturally drifted to nostalgic recollections of their time at Vogue. The two shared a moment of laughter, reminiscing about wellness routines and after-hours dinners, in a podcast studio that was a fraction of the size of the office they shared nearly 15 years prior.

Additionally, the podcast featured Liam Hess, Vogue's senior lifestyle and weddings editor, discussing the week's prominent wedding stories, including those of Jordyn Woods, Tallulah Willis, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez. The episode concluded with the final covers of Vogue's "Dogue" summer series.